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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.88, 330.84 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.88, 330.84 and 152.52 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.88 : 330.84 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.88/330.84 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.88x = 330.84 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.88x = 50,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,459.72/239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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